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Controversial plans for 80 homes next to Northampton village recommended for approval despite 100 objections
Plans for 80 homes next to a Northampton village have been recommended for approval despite more than 100 objections from residents.
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'We might reopen it': Busy council car park in Northampton sits empty four months after closure as £9m regeneration project delayed again
A busy council-owned car park in Northampton has sat empty for four months after being closed ahead of a £9 million regeneration project, but work on the scheme has still not started.
M&S Foodhall moves step closer to opening in Northampton retail park as latest plans submitted
The opening of a long-awaited Marks & Spencer's Foodhall in Northampton has moved another step closer.
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Controversial plans to build thousands of homes across West Northamptonshire including Collingtree, Harlestone and Long Buckby prompt 6,000 responses to Local Plan
More than 6,000 people have responded to the council’s draft Local Plan, which sets out where thousands of homes, new employment areas and supporting infrastructure will likely be built over the next 20 years.
Staff evacuated as fire crews respond to 999 call at huge warehouse site in Northampton
Multiple crews were called to a warehouse in Pineham this afternoon (Wednesday) where fire alarms could be heard ringing from the building.
Popular salon named best in county for third consecutive year as business owner ‘couldn’t be happier’
A popular salon has been named the best in the county for the third consecutive year and fourth time in total, as the business owner says she “couldn’t be happier”.
Popular village bakery owner shouts out ‘best’ team after scooping best food and drink producer title in Northants
The owner of a popular village bakery took to social media to shout out the “best” team after scooping top spot to be named the best food and drink producer in Northamptonshire.
Plans approved to transform former nightclub into Daventry's first ever KFC restaurant
Plans to transform a former nightclub in Daventry into a new KFC restaurant have been given the green light.
Man, 35, arrested in Wellingborough Road in Northampton for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Three officers were seen in Wellingborough Road arresting a 35-year-old man for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Farmers helped firefighters tackle field fire in Northamptonshire which destroyed large area of land
Fire crews were assisted by farmers and specialist equipment to help tackle a large field fire in Northamptonshire.
Homes evacuated as 35 firefighters from across Northamptonshire battle for four hours to get barn blaze under control with 600 metre cordon remaining in place
A 600 metre cordon remains in place after 35 firefighters from across Northamptonshire battled for four hours to get a large fire under control at a rural barn storing fertiliser.
'Amazing act of bravery': Heroic man jumps into Delapre Lake to rescue 'drowning' woman as firefighters issue another water warning
A brave man went to the rescue of a woman who got into difficulty at Delapre Lake in Northampton with firefighters once again warning the public not to go into unsupervised open water.
Closures and speed limits for 11 weeks along A14 Kettering to Kelmarsh
Long stretches of the A14 will be closed at times over the next 11 weeks for drainage work.
Nine years of Rushden Lakes as shopping complex celebrates anniversary today
Rushden Lakes is celebrating its ninth birthday today (July 28), having first opened to the public in its first phase on this day in 2017.
Northampton pub landlady says business rates cut 'won't save hospitality' as she calls for VAT reform
A Northampton village pub landlady has welcomed the Government's decision to cut business rates for pubs but says the move "doesn't go far enough" to tackle the financial pressures facing the hospitality industry.
One of Northampton town centre's most historic pubs put up for sale
A ‘beautiful’ historic town centre pub has been put up for sale by a Northampton pub giant.
Northampton man accused of posting death threat aimed at Lucy Connolly on social media changes his plea to guilty
A Northampton man accused of posting a death threat aimed at Lucy Connolly on social media has changed his plea to guilty.
Take a look inside Northampton’s huge new nightclub as it opens after move to iconic town centre venue
Take a look inside Northampton’s huge new nightclub as it opens after move to iconic town centre venue.
Zimfest organisers apologise after festivalgoers cause 'absolute nightmare' in Northampton neighbourhood
Zimfest organisers have apologised to residents after festivalgoers caused widespread disruption in Northampton.
Hot drink thrown Stagecoach driver's face during alleged altercation on Northampton bus route
Police are investigating after a Stagecoach bus driver was attacked during an alleged altercation in Moulton.